Ellijay, GA vs Waco, GA

Waco is moderately more affordable than Ellijay, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Ellijay scores 80 compared to 73 for Waco, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ellijay can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellijay is $728/month compared to $855/month in Waco — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ellijay has cheaper rent, Waco actually has lower median home values ($151,100 vs $277,600).

Median household income in Ellijay is $47,639 compared to $35,603 in Waco (+33.8%). While Ellijay is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellijay spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 28.8% in Waco.